Best Michael Crispin Podcasts (2025)

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Ch 32 - The Wolf and the Spider 44:54

1d ago44:54

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Content warning: a minor vehicle collision and harmful intrusive thoughts (11:00 - 12:20) In this chapter, Solomon heads out to his date with Sara Paisley, drawing the entire group to the gym hoping to ensure that their werewolf friend doesn't fall victim to the social spider's secret motives. All Our Faults is a Tabletop Talespinners Network (TTN)…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 10 - NLM Bot TL;DR - Autonomy and Compliance 13:11

7d ago13:11

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Bots don't actually care about compliance. Maybe because they are literally one of the most noncompliant technologies possible? Who knows, let's listen to them hash this one out. Support the show The Calculus of IT website - https://www.thecoit.us "The New IT Leader's Survival Guide" Book - https://www.longwalk.consulting/library "The Calculus of I…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 10 - Autonomy and Compliance 1:47:18

7d ago1:47:18

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It’s the regulation episode you didn’t know you needed - but absolutely do. After three weeks swimming in the future of AI, quantum, and edge, Nate and Mike are back with a rundown of the one thing every IT leader loves to hate: compliance. From GDPR’s wake-up call to the alphabet soup of CCPA, DORA, and CPRA, we break down how the modern regulator…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 10.1 - The Token Economy 1:28:31

7d ago1:28:31

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It’s another Calculus of IT mini-episode (“Jort” alert!), and this time Nate and Mike are spiraling down the GenAI token rabbit hole - no tokens required (yet). Join us for a fast-paced, highly caffeinated, and only slightly unhinged tour of the emerging AI token economy: - Why tokens aren’t just for arcades anymore (and why your IT budget should b…

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Ch 31 - When Crispin Met Saline 45:35

16d ago45:35

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In this chapter, we join Crispin and Saline as they attempt to bury their swords over dinner. Meanwhile, sinister forces continue to plot against our teens. All Our Faults is a Tabletop Talespinners Network (TTN) Production The TTN Director is Emma Kocar The AOF Producer is Mistress Winter The cast in this episode includes: Abby Marie Carter ( @abb…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 9 - Part 3 - NLM Bot TL;DR - Establishing Boundaries and Principles for Autonomy 16:24

21d ago16:24

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What happens when your AI agent tries to talk to mine but mine hates yours? Support the show The Calculus of IT website - https://www.thecoit.us "The New IT Leader's Survival Guide" Book - https://www.longwalk.consulting/library "The Calculus of IT" Book - https://www.longwalk.consulting/library The COIT Merchandise Store - https://thecoit.myspread…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 9 - Part 3 - Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Autonomy 2:03:25

21d ago2:03:25

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The epic, unfiltered three-part saga is complete! In Episode 9 of Calculus of IT, Nate, Mike, and Kevin wrap up their marathon exploration of IT autonomy with a bang, a glass of red wine, and a healthy dose of existential dread. We connect the dots from AI’s autonomy paradox to the dystopian wearable future, from the “search paradox” to the real-li…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 9 - Part 2 - NLM Bot TL;DR - Establishing Boundaries and Principles for Autonomy 17:18

28d ago17:18

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This is like the Fyre Festival for bots. Sound really awesome but mostly just make a bunch of shit up. Support the show The Calculus of IT website - https://www.thecoit.us "The New IT Leader's Survival Guide" Book - https://www.longwalk.consulting/library "The Calculus of IT" Book - https://www.longwalk.consulting/library The COIT Merchandise Store…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 9 - Part 2 - Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Autonomy 2:00:49

28d ago2:00:49

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It's 2027. You have just hired your new VP of Subdermal Biomodifications and she has spent the last four years constructing a self-designed, explicit LLM environment, complete with custom agent and rules structure that she has been evolving with tremendous success. She can't wait to bring it into your company so she, and her agentic twin, can conti…

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Ch 30 - All Will Be Revealed 40:10

30d ago40:10

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Content warning: discussion about sexually transmitted diseases (20:01 - 23:02) In this chapter, we learn more about Dr. Miller's talk with Crispin last Friday night, revealing pieces of a sinister plot involving the four teens, as other things come to light in the present. All Our Faults is a Tabletop Talespinners Network (TTN) Production The TTN …

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 9 - Part 1 - NLM Bot TL;DR - Establishing Boundaries and Principles for Autonomy 16:37

1M ago16:37

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Here come the bots!! Last night, Mike, Kevin and I pivoted the podcast from discussions on what is happening in autonomy TODAY and started taking a look at the impact of autonomy on the future of IT Leadership. How will future IT Leaders grapple with the murk of a vendor and technology landscape that is effectively erasing its borders? This episode…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 9 - Part 1 - Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Autonomy 2:00:09

1M ago2:00:09

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Last night, Mike, Kevin and I pivoted the podcast from discussions on what is happening in autonomy TODAY and started taking a look at the impact of autonomy on the future of IT Leadership. How will future IT Leaders grapple with the murk of a vendor and technology landscape that is effectively erasing its borders? This episode was Part 1 of our tw…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 8 - NLM Bot TL;DR - Building Resilience Through Independence and Effective Change Management 22:02

1M ago22:02

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As promised, each episode this season will also have a bonus TL;DR version from our favorite bots over at NLM or from whatever we currently feel is most bot-worthy. And this week, those crazy bots are at it again. Support the show The Calculus of IT website - https://www.thecoit.us "The New IT Leader's Survival Guide" Book - https://www.longwalk.co…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 8 - Building Resilience Through Independence and Effective Change Management 1:52:57

1M ago1:52:57

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In this episode of The Calculus of IT, Nate McBride and Mike Crispin focus on the critical but often overlooked topic of building resilience in IT through independence and effective change management. It's a bigger deal than you may think. From avoiding vendor lock-in to creating modular architectures, we explore how IT leaders can maintain autonom…

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Ch 29 - The Chester's Chasm Tango 45:33

1M ago45:33

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Content warning: mild violence (24:34 - 25:18), mild body horror (20:37 - 21:10) This chapter provides a series of vignettes that take place throughout the week before the Saturday Fight Night Date between Solomon and Sara. Our teens take steps to mend bridges, dance with danger, and walk the line between personal connection and manipulation. All O…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 7 - Part 2 - NLM Bot TL;DR - Establishing Boundaries and Principles for Autonomy 20:40

2M ago20:40

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As promised, each episode this season will also have a bonus TL;DR version from our favorite bots over at NLM or from whatever we currently feel is most bot-worthy. And this week, those crazy bots are at it again. Support the show The Calculus of IT website - https://www.thecoit.us "The New IT Leader's Survival Guide" Book - https://www.longwalk.co…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 7 - Part 2 - Establishing Boundaries and Principles for Autonomy 1:29:36

2M ago1:29:36

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In Part 2 of our mini-series about IT leadership principles, Nate and Mike went all the way to Boston (actually we live right near it) to broadcast live from BioIT World (it's an annual podcast tradition now ;-). We continued with Part 2 of our two part min-series on principled decision making and explored how to navigate 'zero-choice' situations a…

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Ch 28 - The Specter of Allegiance 44:01

2M ago44:01

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During lunch, Saline meets with Scarlet and receives ominous warnings about her role in the events happening around Chester's Chasm. Michael and Solomon discuss next steps with Saline while Sera approaches Crispin for a favor between peers. All Our Faults is a Tabletop Talespinners Network (TTN) Production The TTN Director is Emma Kocar The AOF Pro…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 7 - Part 1 - NLM Bot TL;DR - Establishing Boundaries and Principles for Autonomy 13:45

2M ago13:45

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As promised, each episode this season will also have a bonus TL;DR version from our favorite bots over at NLM or from whatever we currently feel is most bot-worthy. And this week, those crazy bots are at it again. Support the show The Calculus of IT website - https://www.thecoit.us "The New IT Leader's Survival Guide" Book - https://www.longwalk.co…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 7 - Part 1 - Establishing Boundaries and Principles for Autonomy 1:43:42

2M ago1:43:42

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In this episode Mike and I continue on the path of IT Leadership and Autonomy with a focus on establishing clear boundaries and principles for how IT Leaders conduct the delicate balance of decision-making. This episode explores how to balance autonomy, risk, innovation, and productivity while maintaining meaningful principles that survive real-wor…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 6.3 - Reflecting on Reflection Time 35:35

2M ago35:35

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Every now and again Mike and I like to step aside and discuss some of the external impacts on being an IT Leader (and also just being a human trying to keep one's shit together in this day and age.) Next week, we will be back to dive into the rest of the season. We will start with some heavy-duty stuff in episodes 7 and 8, so before we get there, w…

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Ch 27 - These Hollow Halls 45:44

2M ago45:44

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In this episode, Michael has several strange run-ins with others. Saline receives a harrowing threat while Solomon is approached for a date. Crispin continues his fumbled attempts to stand up for Saline. All Our Faults is a Tabletop Talespinners Network (TTN) Production The TTN Director is Emma Kocar The AOF Producer is Mistress Winter The cast inc…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 6.2 - Digitalization of Work and Heteronomy 21:45

2M ago21:45

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So much research went into preparing for Season 2 and there was no practical way to really call out all of the best articles and papers we read. There are a few that really stand out however, and we wanted to highlight one of those tonight in a special Calculus of IT Jort. In this Jort, Mike and I took some time to discuss an article by Adrian Meng…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 6.1 - Exploring the New Digital Wave of Rationalization 18:14

3M ago18:14

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So much research went into preparing for Season 2 and there was no practical way to really call out all of the best articles and papers we read. There are a few that really stand out however, and we wanted to highlight one of those tonight in a special Calculus of IT Jort. In this Jort, Mike and I took some time to discuss an article by Lambèr Roya…

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Ch 26 - The Painful Wounds of Truth 42:52

3M ago42:52

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In this chapter, we return to find Solomon grappling with how his childhood friend, Elmira, is alive and working at the late night diner where Michael is caring for his drunk boyfriend. Saline is threatened by her sister Ella, and Crispin demands the truth from Dr. Miller, but is not ready for what is revealed. All Our Faults is a Tabletop Talespin…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 6 - NLM Bot TL;DR - Creating Technical Diversity without Chaos 16:38

3M ago16:38

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As promised, each episode this season will also have a bonus TL;DR version from our favorite bots over at NLM or from whatever we currently feel is most bot-worthy. And this week, those crazy bots are at it again. Support the show The Calculus of IT website - https://www.thecoit.us "The New IT Leader's Survival Guide" Book - https://www.longwalk.co…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 5 - NLM Bot TL;DR - Actively Preserving Autonomy in IT 22:31

3M ago22:31

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As promised, each episode this season will also have a bonus TL;DR version from our favorite bots over at NLM or from whatever we currently feel is most bot-worthy. And this week those crazy bots are at it again. Support the show The Calculus of IT website - https://www.thecoit.us "The New IT Leader's Survival Guide" Book - https://www.longwalk.con…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 6 - Creating Technical Diversity without Chaos 1:49:32

3M ago1:49:32

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In Episode 6 of The Calculus of IT, we tackle a critical challenge: How do you create technical diversity without unleashing chaos? Joined by special guest Kevin Dushney, Mike and I explore the delicate balance between maintaining technological flexibility and preventing system sprawl. We dive into the "pendulum swing of standardization," discuss h…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 5 - Actively Preserving Autonomy in IT 1:41:27

3M ago1:41:27

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After four episodes of context and base-building, we are now ready to jump headfirst into the season's theme. We explored the daily battles IT leaders face against encroaching vendor dependencies, the insidious creep of "zero decision" defaults, and the constant pressure to sacrifice control for convenience. We spent some time exploring practical s…

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Ch 25 - With Friends Like These 40:19

3M ago40:19

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Content Warnings: Blood (9:02 - 9:08, 17:15 - 17:47), mild violence (3:11 - 20:11), drug use (28:39 - 34:05) Crispin and Deacon throw Taylor's party into violent chaos, which Michael gladly joins in on. Saline goes looking for her sister and whatever trouble she's gotten into. Solomon runs into an old acquaintance. Tabletop Talespinners Network Dir…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 4 - The Value of Identity 2:03:36

4M ago2:03:36

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Ok, the Modern IT Paradox is now behind us, and it's time to move forward with the rest of the season. Or is it? Did we just uncover more paradoxes? Is it all just one massive paradox? In Episode 4 of Season 2, we dive deep into the complex world of identity in IT - not just usernames and passwords, but the fundamental questions of how we determine…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 4 - NLM Bot TL;DR - The Value of Identity 20:07

4M ago20:07

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As promised, each episode this season will also have a bonus TL;DR version from our favorite bots over at NLM or from whatever we currently feel is most bot-worthy. And this week those crazy bots are at it again. Support the show The Calculus of IT website - https://www.thecoit.us "The New IT Leader's Survival Guide" Book - https://www.longwalk.con…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 3 - The Modern IT Paradox - Part 2 1:44:33

4M ago1:44:33

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Last week, we slammed on the brakes right in the middle of our deep dive into the seven modern IT paradoxes (something about a Kraken attack…it’s still all a blur to me). This week, we're back to finish what we started, and somehow, we discovered an eighth paradox along the way (because seven just wasn't paradoxical enough). Join Nate and Mike as t…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 3 - NLM Bot TL;DR - The Modern IT Paradox - Part 2 37:06

4M ago37:06

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As promised, each episode this season will also have a bonus TL;DR version from our favorite bots over at NLM or from whatever we currently feel is most bot-worthy. And this week those crazy bots are at it again…highlight for me? The Beatles conspiracy is something we can't talk about. Support the show The Calculus of IT website - https://www.theco…

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Ch 24 - A Party Between Friends 45:19

4M ago45:19

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Content Warnings: Underage drinking (like the whole thing), Intimacy (17:00 - 19:27), Interpersonal Violence (42:23 - 42:40) The teens head to Taylor's party where they indulge in (under)age-honored traditions of drinks, make-out sessions, and drama. Tabletop Talespinners Network Director - Emma Kocar Social Media - Juicy Garland Producer - Mistres…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 2 - NLM Bot TL;DR - The Modern IT Paradox - Part 1 14:50

4M ago14:50

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As promised, each episode this season will also have a bonus TL;DR version from our favorite bots over at NLM or from whatever we currently feel is most bot-worthy. And this week those crazy bots are at it again…highlight for me? SAAS being pronounced as “Sauce”. From now on, “SASS” is dead…long live “SAUCE”!!!! Support the show The Calculus of IT …

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 2 - The Modern IT Paradox - Part 1 1:14:55

4M ago1:14:55

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Remember when IT's job was simple? Lock everything down, say no to everything, and go home at 5? (This did actually used to happen…once). Well enough of the nostalgia crap, in this episode of The Calculus of IT, Nate and Mike dive into the modern IT paradox of freedom versus control and why finding that balance is the defining challenge of IT leade…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 1a - NLM Bot TL;DR - "Welcome Back!" 31:19

4M ago31:19

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Aaaaaaand we are back!! Welcome back to the Calculus of IT Podcast!! In Season 2, we will focus on how Autonomy, Risk, Productivity, and Innovation intersect and how IT Leaders can construct an optimal equilibrium for their worlds. When is it okay to concede autonomy to achieve an outcome, and when have you gone too far? Do I follow the herd, and w…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 1b - NLM Bot Jort - "Welcome Back!" 11:13

4M ago11:13

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This is just a funny short of when the bots just go really wrong..... Support the show The Calculus of IT website - https://www.thecoit.us "The New IT Leader's Survival Guide" Book - https://www.longwalk.consulting/library "The Calculus of IT" Book - https://www.longwalk.consulting/library The COIT Merchandise Store - https://thecoit.myspreadshop.c…

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Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 1 - Official - "Welcome Back!" 1:11:10

4M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

Aaaaaaand we are back!! Welcome back to the Calculus of IT Podcast!! In Season 2, we will focus on how Autonomy, Risk, Productivity, and Innovation intersect and how IT Leaders can construct an optimal equilibrium for their worlds. When is it okay to concede autonomy to achieve an outcome, and when have you gone too far? Do I follow the herd, and w…

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Ch 23 - Invitational Insecurities 38:19

4M ago38:19

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In this chapter, Saline and Michael debate the pros and cons of bringing Crispin into the fold while Solomon gets a promising invite. Tabletop Talespinners Network Director - Emma Kocar Social Media - Juicy Garland Producer - Mistress Winter Cast MC - Mistress Winter ( @gmistresswinter) Crispin - Kat Kellie ( @katthedungeonmom ) Michael - Juicy Gar…

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Calculus of IT - Bonus Episode 15 - 12/30/24 - AI Redux of Episodes 38-39 25:10

5M ago25:10

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With Season 1 completed and Season 2 scheduled for launch on January 8th, we decided to see what would happen if we ran our episodes through the AI washing machine. What happened is what follows below… This special edition podcast comprises episodes 38 and 39 of the Calculus of IT Podcast series. Tune in and listen to our two hosts, Billy McPonies …

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Calculus of IT - Bonus Episode 14 - 12/28/24 - AI Redux of Episodes 36-37 18:17

5M ago18:17

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With Season 1 completed and Season 2 scheduled for launch on January 8th, we decided to see what would happen if we ran our episodes through the AI washing machine. What happened is what follows below… This special edition podcast comprises episodes 36-37 of the Calculus of IT Podcast series. Tune in and listen to our two hosts, Billy McPonies and …

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Calculus of IT - Bonus Episode 13 - 12/26/24 - AI Redux of Episode 35 20:32

5M ago20:32

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With Season 1 completed and Season 2 scheduled for launch on January 8th, we decided to see what would happen if we ran our episodes through the AI washing machine. What happened is what follows below… This special edition podcast is a special redux of Episode 35 of the Calculus of IT Podcast series. Tune in and listen to our two hosts, Billy McPon…

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Calculus of IT - Bonus Episode 12 - 12/24/24 - AI Redux of Episodes 32-34 16:03

5M ago16:03

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With Season 1 completed and Season 2 scheduled for launch on January 8th, we decided to see what would happen if we ran our episodes through the AI washing machine. What happened is what follows below… This special edition podcast comprises episodes 32-34 of the Calculus of IT Podcast series. Tune in and listen to our two hosts, Billy McPonies and …

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Calculus of IT - Bonus Episode 11 - 12/22/24 - AI Redux of Episodes 29-31 13:51

5M ago13:51

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With Season 1 completed and Season 2 scheduled for launch on January 8th, we decided to see what would happen if we ran our episodes through the AI washing machine. What happened is what follows below… This special edition podcast comprises episodes 29-31 of the Calculus of IT Podcast series. Tune in and listen to our two hosts, Billy McPonies and …

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Calculus of IT - Bonus Episode 10 - 12/20/24 - AI Redux of Episodes 26-28 27:33

5M ago27:33

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With Season 1 completed and Season 2 scheduled for launch on January 8th, we decided to see what would happen if we ran our episodes through the AI washing machine. What happened is what follows below… This special edition podcast comprises episodes 26-28 of the Calculus of IT Podcast series. Tune in and listen to our two hosts, Billy McPonies and …

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Calculus of IT - Bonus Episode 9 - 12/18/24 - AI Redux of Episodes 24-25 23:43

5M ago23:43

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With Season 1 completed and Season 2 scheduled for launch on January 8th, we decided to see what would happen if we ran our episodes through the AI washing machine. What happened is what follows below… This special edition podcast comprises episodes 24-25 of the Calculus of IT Podcast series. Tune in and listen to our two hosts, Billy McPonies and …

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Ch 22 - Taking Asides 45:21

5M ago45:21

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In this chapter, Solomon tries to sniff out Saline's hunter. William confronts Michael about his nightly activities, while Crispin confronts Diana about her motives. Tabletop Talespinners Network Director - Emma Kocar Social Media - Juicy Garland Producer - Mistress Winter Cast MC - Mistress Winter ( @gmistresswinter) Crispin - Kat Kellie ( @katthe…

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Calculus of IT - Bonus Episode 8 - 12/15/24 - AI Redux of Episodes 22-23 18:40

5M ago18:40

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With Season 1 completed and Season 2 scheduled for launch on January 8th, we decided to see what would happen if we ran our episodes through the AI washing machine. What happened is what follows below… This special edition podcast comprises episodes 22-23 of the Calculus of IT Podcast series. Tune in and listen to our two hosts, Billy McPonies and …

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